[Paddlewise] Roger, Wilco. . .

At 10:33 AM 3/2/98 -5, you wrote:
>I use the Standard VHF..5 watts, waterproof and $199.
>
>One expression in amateur radio is a dime on the antenna is worth a 
>dollar on the radio. The rubber duckies used on VHF radios are 
>usually terrible, and evena simple wire antenna hung froma tree would 
>make a dramatic difference.  I'd suggest a Jpole or dipole (made from 
>TV twin lead ) cut for around 160Mhz.
>
>

        There's a lot of discussion flying about in this group about rubber
ducks, ham sticks, J-pole/Di-pole, ground plane, Mhz. . . and radios. 

        Rubber ducks is what you try when you don't want to use a condom.
Ham sticks are like beef sticks. . . only more fat and cholesterol. I'm
assuming that a J-pole is a Polish bird species, and a Di-pole would be a
Polish fan of the late princess. Ground plane has gotta be like an airplane
only safer--either that or chopped liver with no frills. And hertz is what
happens when you drop the kayak on your bare feet, so Mega-hertz would be
like getting struck by a car. . . 

        My French is pretty fair, and my Latin will get me through most
episodes of "Peoples Court." But this radio stuff has got me all
Verschimmeinlich. How about some of you radio types broadcasting on a
band-width I can receive??? 

        Over and out, Geo. 

        


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